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The Town of Antigonish and the Municipality of the County of Antigonish have been awarded the successful bid to host the 2019 Nova Scotia 55+ Games. From July 31 to August 3, 2019, Antigonish will welcome an estimated 800 seniors from across the province who are set to compete in the bi-annual Games.

The Town of Antigonish plays an important role in contributing to the overall health and well-being of its residents, which includes being able to provide safe and clean drinking water. That is why the Town of Antigonish, with the support of the Nova Scotia Department of Environment, will continue implementing its Backflow Prevention Program. The Town’s Backflow Prevention Program meets the regulatory requirement of the Nova Scotia Department of Environment to establish a cross-connection control program.

The Town of Antigonish is set to welcome Santa Claus back to Town for the annual parade and tree lighting celebration on Saturday, November 24. This year’s theme of ‘A Down Home Christmas’ will inspire float and costume designs for the highly anticipated parade that will transform Downtown Antigonish, as residents and businesses prepare to kick off the holiday season.